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How does the value of Ka and ko compare with the concentrations of hydronium ion and hydroxide ion?
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How does the value of Ka and ko compare with the concentrations of hydronium ion and hydroxide ion?

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The lower Ka for the acid indicates that it's a weak acid that holds tightly onto the donatable proton. The weaker the acid, the stronger the base. The stronger the base, the higher the Kb. The weaker the acid, the lower the Ka.
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